How much does an economics teacher make in South Dakota?
$85,700a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in South Dakota. That is $41.20 an hour or $7,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.20
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,690Median: $85,700Highest 10%: $126,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| 25th | $53,840 | $25.88 | |
| Median | $85,700 | $41.20 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.90 | |
| 90th | $126,800 | $60.95 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 37. West Virginia | $91,170 |
| 38. Florida | $91,140 |
| 39. Mississippi | $88,290 |
| 40. South Dakota | $85,700 |
| 41. Iowa | $85,090 |
| 42. Arkansas | $76,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $41.20 ($85,700 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $85,700 against $123,900 nationally, 31% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for economics teacher pay?
South Dakota ranks 40 of 42 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.